Teenage Risks
Define Risk
A situation that can cause harm or can be dangerous.
What is an addiction?
An addiction is a dependence on a substance or behavior that is hard to control.
What is stress?
Stress is the feeling of pressure or worry caused by difficult situations.
What is a decision?
A decision is choosing between two or more options.
What is empathy?
Empathy is understanding and sharing another person’s feelings.
True or False
When you prevent something you do something dangerous
False
Name one substance addiction.
Examples: alcohol, drugs, cigarettes.
Name one cause of stress in adolescence.
Examples: schoolwork, family problems, peer pressure, exams.
Name one thing that influences teenage decisions.
Influences: friends, emotions, family, social media.
Why is empathy important?
Empathy helps improve relationships and reduce conflicts.
What is one risk that teenagers face?
Addictions like alcohol or smoking, eating disorders, internet safety
Name one behavioral addiction.
Examples: internet addiction, video games, social media.
Name one effect of stress.
Examples: anxiety, tiredness, poor concentration, irritability.
What is peer pressure?
Peer pressure is the influence from friends to act or think in a certain way.
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Sympathy feels sorry for someone; empathy understands how they feel.
Is staying up all night on your phone safe, risky, or dangerous? Explain why.
Risky or dangerous. Staying up all night affects health, concentration, and decision making.
How can addictions affect a teenager’s life?
Addictions can affect health, school performance, relationships, and decision making.
What is one healthy way to cope with stress?
Healthy ways: exercise, rest, talk to someone, breathing techniques.
What does STOP stand for in decision making?
STOP: Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully
Give one quality of an empathetic person.
Qualities: listening, respect, understanding, kindness.
Give one example of a teenage risk and one way to prevent it.
Example: Using alcohol at a party.
Prevention: Say no, avoid risky situations, ask for help, make healthy choices.
Give one example of an addiction and one healthy way to avoid it.
Example: Social media addiction.
Prevention: Set limits, balance activities, ask for support.
How can too much stress affect decision making?
Too much stress can lead to impulsive or poor decisions.
Give an example of a bad decision and explain how STOP could help.
Example: Skipping school.
STOP helps by thinking about consequences and better options.
How can empathy help reduce conflicts between teenagers?
Empathy helps teens understand others, avoid conflicts, and make better decisions.